I’m a true believer that we have to follow the things that excite us because they aren’t random. They are connected to our purpose. We have to follow them and the world will thank us for it. Our dreams and our passions, our curiosities and our sources of joy, they are on purpose, and they are part of something bigger that we could ever comprehend.
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Bahamas Adventures - Chasing Coral
Did you know that coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate ?
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the oceans, providing a home for a dazzling array of life. Reef-building corals are the trees that form the foundation of the ecosystem.
Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining the health of our oceans and our economy.
Even if you live far from coral reefs, you can have an impact on reef health and conservation.
Read MoreFreediving & the Art of Letting Go
I recently started my journey into freediving and so far, it’s been magical. Freediving offers more opportunities to see marine life and it’s a great complement to scuba diving.
I like freediving because it’s the most direct and intimate way to connect with the ocean. Freediving is all about letting go, all the distractions of life are left at the surface.
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Bahamas Adventures - Caribbean Reef Sharks
When I first started diving, I never thought I would ever jump in the water on purpose to swim with sharks. A few year later, here I am observing and diving with sharks in the ocean. I discovered that they are not only fascinating creatures, their symbolism also really resonated with me.
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Bahamas Adventures - Sailing Around the Islands in The Bahamas
These past few months I’ve had the incredible opportunity to go sailing around The Bahamas. We started off in Nassau and set sails towards the Exumas and Ragged Island. I ended up spending a total of 5 weeks on the boat, adventuring and exploring the islands.
Read MoreScuba Diving & The Healing Power of Water
I’ve been a certified diver since I was 14 years old but I was initiated to diving even before that because my dad was a diver. He took my sister snorkelling and made us try SASY (Supplied Air Snorkelling for Youths) when we went on vacation. As soon as I was old enough to dive, I took the classes and got my PADI certification, I just couldn’t wait to be in the water. I mean… how cool is it to be able to breathe underwater for up to an hour?
Read MoreOcean Child
ocean child, fearless soul.
dive into the blue once more.
i’ll meet you out there –
where the water is perfect,
the sun is rising,
and the possibilities are endless.
Ocean Atlas
The artwork depicts a local Bahamian girl carrying the weight of the ocean above her in reference to the Ancient Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan who held up the heavens.
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Why we can’t fight climate change without healthy oceans
Many of us are motivated to protect the oceans because we care about whales, turtles, dolphins and other wildlife – and of course that’s a good enough reason by itself – but knowing how much the oceans do to keep our climate stable makes this work we’re doing together even more important.
Read MoreFishpeople | Lives Transformed by the Sea
Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea.
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The Outlaw Ocean
There are few remaining frontiers on our planet... But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world’s oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation.
Read MoreMeet the Sea Women of Jeju
Meet the sea women of Jeju. The haenyeo represent feminine strength and resilience as a self sufficient sisterhood of diving mothers and grandmothers. Haenyeo roughly translates into ‘Women of the Sea,’ and these free divers are treated like heroes by the people of Jeju island. For these women, diving is a way of life.
Read MoreTogether We Can - World Oceans Day 2020
June 8th is #WorldOceansDay 🌊 the United Nations day for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources. The World Oceans Day Theme for 2020 is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean"
Read MoreIt’s Time for Nature - World Environment Day 2020
The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature. To care for ourselves we must care for nature.
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Happy International Mermaid Day!
Those born with Mermaid imprinted on their soul feel at one with nature. They see the wonders of the world with an appreciative eye, but also know that there is much more going on behind the proverbial curtain. The Mermaid constantly interacts and exchanges various feelings with others including joy, peace, and liveliness.
Read MoreHappy World Water Day 💧
World Water Day 2020 is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives.
Read MoreHappy Dolphin Awareness Month
March is the time to wish your favorite cetacean friends a happy Dolphin Awareness Month. A good occasion to highlight dolphins and to draw attention to their vulnerability to hunting, fishing, capture, and exploitation.
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The Legend of Mamparia Cutu of the Black Rock
The old legend tells of a Mermaid called Mamparia Cutu. She was half woman and half fish that would sit on the black rock, golden hair blowing in the wind, her fish body shimmering green, like a parrot fish. During storm, the residents of the nearby village would hear the waves hitting the holes and the ricks like huge drums playing.
Read MoreWhere is home?
Coming back from a trip always makes me think about what is a ‘‘home’’. Is it your city? The roof over your head? The people you love?
What is it about new places that make them feel like home?
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Help Stop Seafood Fraud in Canada
A recent investigation, which tested seafood bought in Montreal, found more than half of the samples were mislabelled, adding to mounting evidence that "Canada has a widespread and unchecked seafood fraud problem," according to Oceana Canada.
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